Tennis elbow is common in all racquet sports; racquetball is no different. To try and reduce the risk of this and other repetitive injuries, remember that relaxing the muscles generates more power. Tensing up or gripping the racquet too tightly and not following through with the shot can lead to the irritation that causes tennis elbow. Any tightening should take place only when contact is made with the ball, and a smooth follow through motion should take place rather than just stopping when a connection is made between racquet and ball.

Eye injuries are quite common in racquetball because of the speedy movement of the ball, so eye protection is important. Different kinds of eyewear are available for racquetball, so make sure you have a pair before taking up the sport.

Body collisions occur during the game, so be aware of your opponent's position on the court at all times.

Finally, make sure you have a bottle of water handy during a game. Large amounts of fluids are lost during a speedy game of, so frequent water breaks are necessary.

SafeSport.co.uk provides information on racquetball and squash safety.

As with any physical activity, only participate to your own level of comfort. If any particular activity causes discomfort, stop doing it immediately.